Chilean police use water cannon in aftermath of Women's Day march

Authorities deployed water cannon in Santiago on Friday, after hooded protesters had begun setting light to piles of rubbish to form barricades, in the aftermath of a massive Women's Day march held earlier in the day.

Police were also seen making arrests during the night.

The altercations came following a massive International Women's Day march held in the Chilean capital, which authorities say was attended by some 190,000 people.

Among other demands the protesters called for an end to violence against women, for free and safe abortions and for improved access to jobs and social security for women.